This phonetic Urdu keyboard maps English keys to Urdu letters by sound (s → س, k → ک, Shift+T → ٹ), shows the result in Nastaliq script and lets you copy it into WhatsApp, Facebook, Word or Google Docs.
How to type in Urdu online
- Click in the box and type with English letters, for example
slamgives سلام. - Use Shift for extra letters: T → ٹ, D → ڈ, R → ڑ, N → ں, y → ے. Or click the on-screen keys.
- Copy the text and paste it anywhere.
Key map
| Key | Urdu | Key | Urdu | Key | Urdu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a / A | ا / آ | b | ب | p | پ |
| t / T | ت / ٹ | C | ث | j | ج |
| c | چ | H | ح | K | خ |
| d / D | د / ڈ | Z | ذ | r / R | ر / ڑ |
| z / X | ز / ژ | s | س | x | ش |
| S | ص | J | ض | v / V | ط / ظ |
| e | ع | G | غ | f | ف |
| q | ق | k / g | ک / گ | l | ل |
| m | م | n / N | ن / ں | w | و |
| o / h | ہ / ھ | u / U | ء / ئ | i / y | ی / ے |
Diacritics: Shift+E zabar َ, Shift+I zer ِ, Shift+P pesh ُ, Shift+B shad ّ. Punctuation: . → ۔ , → ، ? → ؟
Tips
Press Ctrl + Space to switch between Urdu and English typing without leaving the box. Your text is kept in this browser if you reload.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this Urdu keyboard on my phone?
Yes, tap the on-screen Urdu keys below the text box. On phones it is often easier to add Urdu in your phone’s keyboard settings (Gboard or SwiftKey).
How do I type ے (bari ye)?
Press y. Use i for ی (choti ye).
Will the Urdu text work in Word and InPage?
It is standard Unicode Urdu, so it works in Word, Google Docs, WhatsApp and websites. Old InPage versions do not support Unicode.
Updated October 2026 · Built and tested by Sharjeel Tahir · How our tools are tested